indy1919a4
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Many thanks for sharing... That is not outrageous, its inline with some of the prices I see here..
MR73, strengths and drawbacks
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Many thanks for sharing... That is not outrageous, its inline with some of the prices I see here..
That makes it easy, keep your Manurhin. No way a PC S&W 686 is worth that much money. And while you can tune the lockwork of an S&W, it's never going to match the superior metallurgy used by Manurhin.
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I may still be a rookie and a lousy shot, but at least that's one thing not stopping me.
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It's a very good movie for those who haven't seen it.
Both are amazing guns. Korths are a work of art, but they are extremely strong also.Ive never actually seen an MR73 in person, and Ive spent a good chunk of my life in gunshops and shows.
Never seen a Korth in the flesh, either.
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Please explain?? please tell me how they are???
Extreme refinement and attention to detail. Outstanding accuracy and build quality. Awesome durability. Basically the finest revolvers in the world.
I’m talking about the vintage Korths from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. Not the new stuff from the new company. I’m not overly impressed.
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Can you give an i.e or two about such details and refinements please??
Very smooth and precise action, built with the finest materials all by hand.
The revolvers really have to be fired or at least handled to fully understand.
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In terms of accuracy, which would you rate superior, the Ratzeburg Korths or Manurhin MR73?
I personally always found the MR slightly more accurate, but I’ve heard others say it’s a wash for them. Either way, the difference is minuscule. Probably the two finest DA revolvers of all time. I’d give the refinement edge to Korth, but it’s close.
The only thing I’ve seen built in the USA that rivaled them in terms of craftsmanship is the old pre war S&W 357 Magnums.
I'm looking for a DA revolver that can can come close or match my Freedom Arm's revolvers accuracy. The new Korth revolvers sold under the Nighthawk brand have been somewhat of a disappointment.
Freedom Arms are extremely well made revolvers.
Get yourself a vintage Korth Combat or MR73 and I think you'll find their accuracy rivals that of the Freedom Arms.
I'm looking to get a MR73 Sport from Kebco. Have you had any dealings with them?
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I bought mine from Kebco, and I had no issues.
I shot my first MR73 back in the 1980 that was owned by a friend and was not at all impressed when the trigger return spring failed. Manurhin had remedied that problem by getting away from the piano wire that had been used in the early models but it had left a negative impression on me that influenced me for years. I had the opportunity to shoot an MR32 and was quite impressed with this pure-bred piece of sports equipment. I finally gave in and bought a couple of MR73s and an MR88 to compare to the Ruger SP101.
However, my favourite revolvers are still the Ratzeburg Korths from the time when old man Willi was still overseeing production and assured top quality. Accuracywise, there is no difference in mechanical accuracy in between my S&W 14-2 or K-22, MR73 or Korths. The difference is in the quality and in some of the features that allow easy adjustment. For me, the practical advantage of a firearm to get good accuracy in competition, has always been mostly centered around the sights, grips and trigger characteristics. Willi Korth used a roller bearing on the trigger for repeatable and even double action stacking. The chambers are not polished but receive a glass-like finish by having a roller bearing pushed through them, this makes ejection of spend cases much easier than on my 1952 vintage S&W K-22. The MR73 took many of the Korth features and incorporated them in their design.
While I have a few Korth Combats and a four inch MR73, I prefer longer barrels for the sight radius and advantage it gives me but I still have a few Korths to choose from.
However, my favourite revolvers are still the Ratzeburg Korths from the time when old man Willi was still overseeing production and assured top quality. Accuracywise, there is no difference in mechanical accuracy in between my S&W 14-2 or K-22, MR73 or Korths. The difference is in the quality and in some of the features that allow easy adjustment. For me, the practical advantage of a firearm to get good accuracy in competition, has always been mostly centered around the sights, grips and trigger characteristics. Willi Korth used a roller bearing on the trigger for repeatable and even double action stacking. The chambers are not polished but receive a glass-like finish by having a roller bearing pushed through them, this makes ejection of spend cases much easier than on my 1952 vintage S&W K-22. The MR73 took many of the Korth features and incorporated them in their design.
While I have a few Korth Combats and a four inch MR73, I prefer longer barrels for the sight radius and advantage it gives me but I still have a few Korths to choose from.
You have a very enviable collection of Korth revolvers. Clearly you are being truthful when you say you like them!
I've decided on a Manurhin MR73 as I can acquire one NIB but I will keep my eye out for Ratzeburg Korths. I'm pleasantly surprised at your comments re the 14-2 & K22 S&Ws. That would be a less expensive way to acquire accuracy.
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Yowza!
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I've seen but never tried a Korth, and what I've read on comparisons between Korth and Manurhin tell me that it's more about taste than anything else. One of the seasoned guys in my club sold his Korth in favour of a Manurhin a few years back, informing me that the Korth he had was the best single-action revolver he'd ever tried, something he had no use for. I can only take his word for it.
I've just sold three Dan Wesson's and a couple of Smith and Wesson's for a Manurhin.
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Why all those stops when you could just have gone straight for the real deal? At least you've reached your destination now. You don't need to look any further.
It was only when bc1023 showed me he also owned Freedom Arms revolvers in the post above, that I decided to buy a Manurhin. I am very familiar with the high level of accuracy of Freedom Arms revolvers, so his statements had the context that I could relate to. I have found people will tell you their gun is accurate even if it's complete rubbish.
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